The ad shows Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reclining under a parasol held by a boy of darker skin.(NBC News Entertainment, 24 April 2015)

The royal couple's itinerary includes a fundraiser in Mumbai with actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also on the guest list.(The Hollywood Reporter - International, 1 April 2016)

A jewellery advertisement featuring the Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been pulled from circulation amid accusations that it was racist.(The Independent - People, 24 April 2015)

An Indian jewellery advertisement with Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is withdrawn after criticism that it is racist and promotes child slavery.(BBC News - World News, 23 April 2015)

It appeared not all the stars got the message after Eva Longoria and Aishwarya Rai were pictured flouting the new rule on the hallowed red carpet of the Palais Des Festivals.(Daily Mail - TV&Showbiz, 17 May 2015)

Aishwarya Subramanian from Bangalore, India has gone viral with a rant against a tuk tuk driver who tried to publicly shame her, saying her knee length summer dress was inappropriate.(Daily Mail - Femail, 26 April 2016)